7:30 LRN Newscast December 1

A new report shows Louisiana still has a ways to go to reach the Southern Regional Average for teacher pay…
cut 2 (34) “….I’m Dave Brannen”

A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked President Biden’s vaccine mandate for health care workers nationwide. Judge Terry Doughty issued the ruling after reviewing a multi-state lawsuit led by Republican Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry. Doughty wrote the Biden Administration doesn’t have the authority to bypass Congress in issuing such a mandate.

Brian Kelly will be introduced today as the Tigers new head football coach during a press conference at noon. About 50 fans gathered at the Baton Rouge Airport yesterday to welcome Kelly and his family to their new home. This fan can’t believe the winningest coach in Notre Dame history is now leading the Fighting Tigers…
cut 8 (11) “….I’m excited”

Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields says he’s not seeking a seventh term in office and he will retire when his current term comes to an end on June 30th…
cut 6 (10) “…until then”
Fields was a recent inductee into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame and is credited with revitalizing Pineville business, leading improvements to the Rapides Parish city’s infrastructure & recreational departments, and bringing new commercial and residential developments.